Brad Lincoln looked like he should definitely be in Pittsburgh’s starting rotation, going 7 innings and only giving up a run. He gave up 5 hits, walked none, and struck out 5. He should be up very soon, but the Bucs may wait it out so they can hang onto Lincoln for another year. His ERA is down to 3.63 in 22.1 innings.

Jose Tabata (.333) went 2 for 4 with a walk.

Neil Walker (.328) went 3 for 5 with a double, his 6th stolen base, and 3 RBIs. He could be starting to figure things out.

Steve Pearce (.414) went 4 for 4 with a double and a walk. I don’t know what this guy has to do get a job on the big league club, but this is unbelievable. Jeff Clement is hitting .174 and is only about 4 months younger.

Bryan Morris was fantastic, going 6 and giving up 1 unearned run. He gave up 4 hits, walked 1, and struck out 8. He has given up 3 earned runs on 23 hits and 3 walks in 20.2 innings this year (1.31 ERA), and has struck out 19. Promotion time?

Starling Marte (.345) went 2 for 4 with a walk and his 6th stolen base of the year.

Calvin Anderson (.216) went 2 for 3 with a double, 2 walks, and 2 RBIs.